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Basilico Food

Italian, Vegan Piadine & Cakes

Worth ordering: #3 Piadina in Bolognanamed in 5 reviews

Try a piadina with hummus and grilled vegetables, or the potato, fried onion, and turmeric almond-mayo filling.

Vegetarian

$$

Top tips

  • Good to know: Expect limited indoor space; several reviewers note there’s no customer restroom.
  • The Buddha bowls were a filling takeaway choice for a train journey.
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  • At busy times, the small space and team can slow ordering; outdoor tables under the portico are available.
  • Ask which cakes and artisanal pastries are vegan; reviewers especially praise the desserts and chocolate cake.

People mention

Coffee, bowl and gnocchi in pea sauce.

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Also pea polpette, meatballs, avocado toast, burger, cake and chocolate cake.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for cozy atmosphere, fast service and friendly service.

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Also praised for good value, affordable, beautiful interior and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Basilico Food is a small vegetarian takeaway and café where vegan piadine with hummus and grilled vegetables, Buddha bowls, and seasonal daily dishes are recurring draws. There’s limited indoor seating and tables under the portico; reviews praise quick, friendly service, though it can feel cramped when busy and customers report no restroom.

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Via Giuseppe Massarenti, 76c, 40138 Bologna BO, Italy

Opening hours

Monday
08:30–16:00
Tuesday
08:30–16:00
Wednesday
08:30–16:00
Thursday
08:30–16:00
Friday
08:30–16:00
Saturday
08:30–14:30
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
hummus, beans, lentils + 2 more
What the grades mean

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